Effects of a self-management supporting program for diabetes mellitus risk group who received services at the Wellness Center in Roi Et hospital

Abstract

Purposes :  To study the effects of a self-management supporting program for diabetes mellitus risk group who received services at the Wellness Center in Roi Et hospital.

Study design : Quasi-experimental research : Two group experimental study.

Material and Methods : The sample group was a group at risk for diabetes who were over 30 years old, who received services at the Wellness Center in Roi Et hospital. Experimental group of 30 people and a control group of 30 people, according to the inclusion criteria. The research was conducted between 1 January 2024 – 30 June 2024. The tools used in the research were a general information questionnaire, diabetes knowledge test, self-protective behavior scale and blood sugar level data collection form (Fasting Blood Sugar; FBS). Statistics used in the analysis include descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, Paired sample t-test and Independent t test p< .05.

Main finding :  After the experiment, the experimental and control groups had an average score of knowledge about diabetes, diabetes prevention behaviors and blood sugar levels (Fasting Blood Sugar; FBS) were significantly different (p < .05).

Conclusion and recommendations : The results of this research resulted in the sample having increased knowledge about diabetes and behaviors to prevent diabetes. But the blood sugar level dropped to the standard level. Therefore, the research results should be expanded to other patient groups in order to reduce complications and concretely reduce the severity of the disease.